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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.89, 11,039.24 and 4,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.89, 11,039.24 and 4,462.43 is: 6,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.89 : 11,039.24 = 4,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.89/11,039.24 = 4,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.89x = 11,039.24 × 4,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.89x = 49,261,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,813.44/7,998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.58

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